I have been quite amazed at the number of searches for haiku poetry and then the search ending up in a visit to my site. Don’t get me wrong, I am NOT complaining. My amazement lies in the interest (in our modern world)for this beautiful type of poetry that has survived the ages. Did you know that the oldest written work in Japanese literature is the haiku by Kojiki in the 8th century.
So I came up with the idea of inviting YOU to send me your haiku poetry and I will include it in a post from time to time.
I only ask that you write it in the correct and time-honored style of three stanzas, three lines each, five syllables, seven syllables, five syllables. Tell me if you want me to use your full name. Be certain to include your website address so that we can continue to market each other. You can send it on the “comments” page or the contact us page and I’ll be sure to get it.
I love the idea that my new website is interactive with more than just my voice…..and will have others’ voices joining in……..
And if you are new to this form of writing, please try it and send it to me. Here is a sample of my haiku to get you started:
The Seasons of the Sun © from my book, “The World of Haiku”
angle of fall’s sun
so different from spring’s rays
dapples the sun porch
end of hot summer
the crisp, sharp tang of fall’s breath
smokes the air about
a waiting for sleep
under the blanket of snow
until spring sun beams
More trivia: The ‘Waka’ is the oldest form of Japanese poetry, used centuries before the more commonly known ‘haiku’. Waka actually means ‘japanese poem’. Traditionally lovers as well as persons of high social standing used waka poems to communicate. Waka poems are noted for their attempt to capture feelings, rather than explain them. A waka is also called a ‘tanka’; they share identical structures.
Best regards, Trish